1:1 Studio Intensive Masterclass
3 Days of Hands On, Personalized, 1:1 Music Production and Guitar
Instruction Right Inside of Matt's Home Studio!
Many moons ago, I was working hard to up level my ability on guitar and production. I was lost in a sea of terminology, YouTube videos, and 1:1 lessons. It was a scattered approach that didn't move the needle...
Everything changed when I started spending time in studios. There, I didn't just get theory about the order I should do things in... I experienced it. And it rapidly increased my competence in a way that would have taken YEARS in traditional lessons.
I speak from experience when I say that none of these resources compare to having hands on time and 1:1 guidance and that, once you have these skills, you become a significantly more valuable asset in every musical situation you find yourself in.
Think of this as your personal accelerator to go from where you're at...
To a pro who knows what they're talking about.
The focus of this time is meant primarily to be on production, however we can spend time on guitar instruction as well.
What You'll Learn
Schedule
We will start around 9-10am in the morning and work til late lunch.
After lunch, we will work til we hit 8 hours, breaking as needed, then wrap for the day, at which point we can hang for a bit. Then I will bus you back to your hotel.
What You'll Learn
Step-by-Step, Systematic, Repeatable Approach to Mixing
Gain stage properly (on the interface and in the DAW!)
How to EQ Accurately in an Untreated Room
Corrective vs. Color EQ & Channel Strips
Step-by-Step, Systematic, Repeatable Approach to Mixing
Tone Dialing for Guitar (Getting Your Mids Right in Live Vs. Recording Situations)
Riser and Drop Programming (Synth and Acoustic)
Using the Tambourine and the Egg
Multi-Out Drum Setup (and why)
Bussing vs. Straight FX
Real life, hands on experience with analog transformer saturation
Harmony Mapping + Vocal Stacks
Crucially, there is an opportunity to get hands on with gear such as the Neve 1073SPX preamp and EQ, various premium microphones, a rack compressor, and acoustic drums.
Hands on with these pieces of equipment will allow you to shape informed opinions about whether or not you feel pre-amps are worth it, how microphones are matched to a voice, how to get the most of out committing to compression during the capture process, and how you program drums.
I'm not here to tell you who or what to be, just to show you the way.
Outcome
Walk away with newfound confidence with a bunch of new skills and significantly punched up production if not a completed track.
Pricing + Accommodations
Price: $2,000
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required to hold your spot.
The remaining balance of $1,000 will be due 7 days before your schedule time.
The first 2 participants to book their
masterclass experience will save 25%.
Accommodations:
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation. Matt will provide transportation to and from your stay.
Suggested nearby hotels:
W2ND Historic Inn (Premium)
148 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West
(3-Star)
860 N Riverview, Mesa, AZ 85201
Hyatt Place Phoenix/Mesa (3-Star)
1422 Bass Pro Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
Homewood Suites By Hilton Phoenix Tempe ASU Area (2-Star)
66 S Rockford Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
*If bookings are full, please contact Matt and he will suggest other nearby hotels.
**Matt does not guarantee quality or service at any particular hotel.
What To Bring:
We will discuss if bringing your guitar is necessary. It can be a pain to travel with.
Your session / stems on a USB/SSD/HDD.
Booking
Email [email protected] with subject line "Studio Masterclass" to inquire.
